Many researchers’ have proven that one-on-one tutoring promotes greater student learning and increases their motivation to learn compared to traditional, formal classroom settings. This is, perhaps, one of the reasons behind the steady upward growth trajectory in Singapore’s tuition sphere. However, simply engaging a home tutor won’t guarantee a student’s success, and it’s for this
At this point, a deep dive into the emporium of educational necessities to get the best assessment books has become a common affair in Singapore. After all, practice makes perfect – especially for practical-heavy topics like math that require comprehensive exercises and study to do well. It’s easy to equate investing in maths tuition and
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, every student is aware that assessment books and practice papers are of utmost importance in helping them succeed. However, it is a pity that students are unaware of how these resources can be utilised to the maximum potential to strive for those ‘A’ grades. A useful resource when underutilised
We all want to be productive and we all dream of being the perfect student who sticks to his or schedule without wasting even a minute. However, it doesn’t come true for most of us due to many reasons. There are many external factors that may seem to be the culprit of procrastination; however, distractions
Secondary school is one of the most memorable times in a student’s life as it’s the tender age in which students discover their strengths and weaknesses, what works for them and what doesn’t, and also discover their areas of interests. The years in Secondary school also plays a significant role in allowing students to experiment
If you’re studying for your A-levels, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the mugging season has quickly come into full force as the ‘big day’ draws closer. Students from all over Singapore are taking their revision intensity to the next level as they make their final stretch, and you should be doing just the same – especially
It all happens in the blink of an eye. One minute your child is refusing to let go of your hand on the first day of primary school, and the next minute you’re holding back tears as they celebrate their graduation. It’s easy to get lost in the nostalgia of it all – where have the
One of the most “feared” subjects and least talked about is certainly English Literature and a considerable bulk of students who struggle to perform well in Literature are also those who struggle with the English Language. There are also some students who are passionate about the subject but are unsure of how to push their
Contribution & Collaboration: How can parents be active participants in children’s academic journey?
Topic: Contribution & Collaboration: How can parents be active participants in children’s academic journey? Studying in school, passing the national exams, getting into college, doing an undergraduate, going to work: All these are admittedly different phases of life and they all harbour different emotions, meanings and at each stage the same person would have evolved
Tackling the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) is no mean feat, let alone during a pandemic when the teaching and learning landscape has dramatically changed. The panic and uncertainty pertaining this drastic change has weared off to a great extent; the bloom is off the rose and everyone has accepted that one has to go